Pip's First Gotcha and bit of an update too

[Debsalabradora1]

I can hardly believe that it's 12 months since this lovely little girl joined us. Pip is a supported dog - she has dust and storage mite allergy. In the 12 months she has been living with us, she has had a bumpy ride (quite literally!!) with her skin. In a nutshell she has been on all the treatments available. She responded well to Apoquel at first but over time has developed some side effects (lumps/bumps, diarrhoea and recently an interdigital cyst between the pads on her left paw). She was also having an immunotherapy injection. Both treatments have been stopped in the last few weeks because they were making things worse for her rather than better - it seems that she takes one step forward and three steps back.
Being a typical lab, she carries on regardless and it does not affect her sweet, affectionate, cheeky nature - Millie and I love her to pieces and her problems and how she just gets on with things only serve to make her all the more adorable.
She is not a fan of the vets - as we have been frequent visitors, she has become more tolerant, and did well recently when she had to go in and have biopsies of her lumps done under anaesthetic (thankfully they seem to be a side effect of treatment rather than anything sinister). She has always allowed me to care for her and puts up with daily showers, saline cleansing to her foot and face, along with aloe vera gel etc etc etc
I'm fortunate that I know a really good homeopath and Pip has recently started some treatment -so far things are looking promising and once the other medications are out of her system, my hope is that she will respond even more. Fingers and paws crossed.......
Pip has got a bit of a fan club - so many people when we are out walking ask how she is and offer advice - people on this site have been great too.
One day I hope to post some better news, along with some pictures to show how well she is doing. She is not too photogenic at present (but I still think she is gorgeous) so no pics today, sorry.
Thanks again to this wonderful rescue for my lovely girl.

[Lins]

Hope the homepathic treatment works, she deserves a break, as do you. Thanks for the update, look forward to seeing some piccys when you think it's the right time.

's for Pip and a Happy 1st Gotcha Day

[Maggie May]

Thank you for the update and I hope the homeopathic remedies will help Pip.

Happy first gotcha Pip


I hope you have had a lovely day.

Love Kay and Maggie xx

[Morticia1162]

Wishing you a very happy hopefully itch free first gotch day Pip.

Lots of love Janet Pat Barney and Lola. Xxxx

[coco-bean]

Happy 1st gotcha gorgeous Pip

I bet you have had a great day.

I hope your new treatments work

for You Pip and your beautiful sister Millie xx

for your fantastic mum xx

[Willow]

I always look forward to reading updates on Pip, she is an extra-special girl
All these costly veterinary drugs and yet, often it seems that dogs with allergies respond far better to homeopathic rememdies. Jackie on here is a font of knowledge on the subject.

So, wishing beautiful Pip the happiest of Gotcha days and fingers and paws crossed for continued improvement. You deserve a medal for your TLC and dedication

[scubakim]

Thank you for taking such exceptional care of Pip. She couldn't be in better hands and I so hope that the homeopathic route works for her.

Happy first Gotcha Pip!

[JoanG]

HAPPY 1ST GOTCHA DAY PIP

Hope you have a wonderful day and are spoilt rotten. Everything here crossed that the new regime, when it starts, will help and that your itchy skin will calm down and stop irritating you.

Joan and George x

[Liz5353]

Pip we wish you a wonderful 1st Gotcha Day
We really hope that each day is a little better for you and you are such a pretty girl.
Love Liz Shelly Bonnie Molly n Polly xx

[Glenys]

All crossed for Pip and you xxx



Enjoy our chats and you have gone more than the extra mile for lovely Pip happy day Pip xx

[LabLover]

A Happy 1st Gotcha Day Pip

Everything crossed your itchy skin can be sorted as you are such a sweet gorgeous girl and know you are loved very much

Amanda Jim Milo Zak & Max x

[jackie]

Happy 1st Gotcha Day Pip!

Hope the lovely Pip had a great day, I am so pleased to see you are taking the Homeopathy route and moving away from conventional treatment. Once all of that nasty stuff is out of her system she hopefully will improve.

I know you are doing a lot with Pip already and are very knowledgeable on allergies, here's hoping she turns the corner now. Keep us posted on how she is doing.

Jackie x

[12_paws]

Happy 1st Gotcha day Pip!
Des x

[Megsmum]

Still catching up, so sorry this is late!
HAPPY 1ST GOTCHA PIP!
I do hope your homeopathic treatment makes a real difference.
Thank you for the update and
for you and Millie xx